| The definition of solar energy is very simple. Solar | | | | 1950’s the definition of solar energy changed. |
| power is energy that is created by the sun and is | | | | Solar energy is used to create sources of power |
| the power from it, used in order to produce | | | | to fuel technology, homes and various businesses; |
| energy for many things here on earth. This type | | | | given the speed in which technology is going, solar |
| of energy is also clean, renewable and doesn’t | | | | energy is becoming more proficient and is |
| cost anything. | | | | recognized as a realistic alternative to fossil fuels. |
| Solar energy is growing in popularity because | | | | Today we get energy from the sun through solar |
| it’s the most abundant and the most cost | | | | (photovoltaic) cells. These cells are placed in direct |
| effective energy source we have. The amount of | | | | light and the sun hits them. When this happens, a |
| energy the sun gives to the earth in one day, can | | | | chemical reaction takes place to create electric |
| power the whole planet and its energy needs for | | | | currents and then they are converted into |
| an entire year; and because solar power is only | | | | electricity. |
| available as long as the sun is up, it is considered a | | | | The definition of solar energy changes everyday. |
| renewable source of energy and will not harm the | | | | Today solar panel, tomorrow who knows? |
| planet or the environment. | | | | Nobody knows what the future holds when it |
| If you think about it, solar energy was the first | | | | comes to technology. |
| source of energy used by humans, but since the | | | | |